PUERTO RICAN OXTAIL SOUP

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Oxtails produce wonderful soup and are used in cooking around the world. This is one from Maria Luisa Scott and Jack Denton Scott's "A World of Pasta". It is great during the summer when corn is in season and can be cut fresh from the cob.

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Meat

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts beef broth
2 lbs oxtails or 2 lbs beef shins
2 tomatoes, skinned and quartered
2 medium onions, quartered
3 ears corn on the cob, cut corn from the cob or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
2 small green peppers, seeded and quartered
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup fresh coriander or 1/3 cup fresh parsley
2 medium zucchini, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces orzo pasta

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, place the beef broth, oxtais, tomatoes, onions, corn, peppers, garlic, coriander and zucchini.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the oxtails and vegetables are fork-tender.
  • With a skimmer or a slotted spoon, take the vegetables from the pot and place into a blender or food processor.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the stock from the pot and blend briefly at low speed with the lid ajar to allow steam to escape and then at high speed for 30 seconds. (Be careful - hot foods covered and processed in a blender can cause the top to "pop" and you may be burned. Allow for a bit of steam to escape).
  • Pour the vegetable puree back into the pot.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil and add the orzo.
  • Cook over medium heat, uncovered, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until the past is still a bit chewy.
  • The meat will have cooked from the bones.
  • Remove and but up the meat and return to the pot; discarding the bones.
  • Taste for seasoning; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 978.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 8, Protein 8.7

Mori
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of the oxtail, vegetables, and spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Akhinur Mia
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are complex and delicious. I served it with some crusty bread and a simple green salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Kamran Haidar
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I'm not a huge fan of oxtail, but this soup changed my mind. The meat was so tender and the flavor was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asserpandu Lafimana
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of the oxtail, vegetables, and spices. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Adamilekun Semilore
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend, and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tony Cruz
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of the oxtail, vegetables, and spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


Siratul Mustakim
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are complex and delicious. I served it with some crusty bread and a simple green salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Mark Ndonga
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I'm not a big fan of oxtail, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The soup was amazing. The meat was so tender and the flavor was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Randy Horton
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This soup is delicious! I love the rich flavor of the broth and the tender meat. I served it with some crusty bread and a green salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Haris Tanha Tanha haris
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of the oxtail, vegetables, and spices. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Karen G
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I made this soup for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jazmin Aguilar
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nene M
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers. It's a great way to have a delicious and healthy meal on hand for busy weeknights.


Noria Nkompilo
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This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. The meat was so tender and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Milton Grimshaw (Moote)
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I'm not a huge fan of oxtail, but this soup changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


Iveta Dzivanovska
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This soup is a true labor of love, but it's so worth it! The flavors are rich and complex, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. I served it with some crusty bread and a simple green salad, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.